I love these trees! I planted one a few years back, and I love watching it grow and change. I wish I’d planted more! But now I’ll propagate my own, so thank you for this information 🙏🏽🌱😊
Btw, a fair few years ago now, I was chatting with an 80 year old lady at Wauchope, she lived in a house her father had built for her when she got married, 60 years before (her husband was long gone) cutting the timber locally. She still owned the land and generated a reasonable income each year on a 1% cut each year. The local mill owner and her had been managing the land. They had planted for different use and increased the bee friendly plantings over the years, she made 3 times more money from her hives than from timber.
I have nieces at Coffs Harbour who are Apiarists, both Honey Bees and Native Bees (you haven’t tasted honey until you have tasted native honey), I’m sure they would be receptive to teaching. They have recently bought a farm as a retirement project in partnership with another neice and her husband, inland from Valla
@@dreamsofgreen if are ever out at Tabulam . im exactly 3 klm down Plains station rd from Bruxner hwy. I dont live there I camp in the shed on the week-end . You are welcome to have a look at my projects
Haha! Too funny. Yes I get the same but then end up explaining what I’m doing and having a conversation about how amazing the tree is and why I’m growing it. The enthusiasm seems to outweigh my embarrassment 😆
Two points. First, don’t forget Kurrajong and Silky Oak, both make beautiful soil. Second, I’m reminded of a story about a College at Oxford, the Chancellor was moaning that they had found deathwatch beetle in the roof beams of the main building and there was no timber available to replace them. The maintenance man said “oh, don’t worry, they planted trees to replace the beams when it was built, they are on our holding across the river” they had been planted 400 years before! Plant some Iron Bark!
Haven't watched your video yet (but already like it :) ). I discovered your channel yesterday and literally watched every video. Watching your videos is a joy and I hope your channel grows steadily, just like your trees!
Wow, that means the world to me. Thanks so much for your beautiful comment! I hope you get to grow lots of trees too - it’s so rewarding isn’t it? My best wishes, Alex 🌿💚🪴
I’ve killed brushbox by planting in areas that were too soggy. They like it wet and next to a running stream but not soggy/swampy. Swamp mahogany and forest red gums have handled soil with low oxygen much better. They have grown on the upper slope dry spots but the hardy gums like tallowood have done better. My guess is koalas will give them a nibble if there’s some fresh growth but they aren’t that tasty much like the wallabies do. Leaves are probably a bit to fluffy to bother eating much. Seems to be attractive to wallabies about the same level as a flooded gum which is significantly more than some other eucs I’ve planted but less than the swamp mahogany and forest red which are supposed to be key koala trees around here. I like brush box for screening neighbours or removing light from the edge of the forest as it’s bushy compared to gums.
Great to know about your experience. Yes my swamp mahogany and forest red gums are all thriving in the heavy clay but so is the brush box! Maybe as it’s on a slight slope? And yes I love the denser canopy. Great tip for shading light at the edge of a forest and as a screen. Alex 🌿
I planted several of those at my place at Tabulam, but they all died . I have planted thousands of trees on my farm . mostly koala trees and shrubs for the birds
This is wonderful you have planted so many trees! And I think I got my original brush box seeds from a tree in tabulam actually! hmm.. such a shame they all died, I wonder why? I guess it’s just a case of experimenting what works for your property. How old are your koala trees now? Must be so rewarding to watch your property transform as the trees grow. Alex 💚🌿
@@dreamsofgreen Would you be open to trade some trees Alex. .I have 100 river oks here growing well and ready to plant out as soon as it rains. Swap 10 or so for some trees you have
Thanks so much Kate! Our back slope was super steep and harder to access so I planted it with long term timber and rainforest species. However our front slope is easy to access and not quite as steep and I’ve included a mix of fruit, nuts, timber and support trees. The main citrus I have are bush lemons and Japanese yuzu - just because I had access to lots of seed! I’ve propagated lots more types of citrus since so I’m looking forward to adding more citrus varieties. This link takes you to a quick food forest tour: ua-cam.com/video/sqLPF1zsxUo/v-deo.html&si=WqE7Mzk4U-0i8m9J Hope this helps! Alex 🍋🌿
You can start looking for mature pods from now through summer. Even if you find older pods with some of the tiny seeds still inside, you should be able to still germinate them as the seeds stay viable for a few years. I think the main thing is trying to get them just before they open but not too green. I always keep paper bags in the car just in case! 😊🌿
Thank you! Love your enthusiasm and your practical information ! Excellent vidéos!
Thank you so much! Alex 💚🌿
I love these trees! I planted one a few years back, and I love watching it grow and change. I wish I’d planted more! But now I’ll propagate my own, so thank you for this information 🙏🏽🌱😊
Yes they have such beautiful foliage. My pleasure Sharon and happy propagating! Alex 💚🌿
Btw, a fair few years ago now, I was chatting with an 80 year old lady at Wauchope, she lived in a house her father had built for her when she got married, 60 years before (her husband was long gone) cutting the timber locally. She still owned the land and generated a reasonable income each year on a 1% cut each year. The local mill owner and her had been managing the land. They had planted for different use and increased the bee friendly plantings over the years, she made 3 times more money from her hives than from timber.
I love this Anthony. Wonderful. I can’t wait to have bees.. just establishing some shade for them first 💚🌿
I have nieces at Coffs Harbour who are Apiarists, both Honey Bees and Native Bees (you haven’t tasted honey until you have tasted native honey), I’m sure they would be receptive to teaching. They have recently bought a farm as a retirement project in partnership with another neice and her husband, inland from Valla
You are a gem. Thanks again.
Thanks Peter! Alex 💚🌿
I have been planting casuarina cunningham for the red-tailed black cockies .
last year I had 20 of them feeding on the seeds .
Oh what a sight! Love this. And you have reminded me to collect more casuarina seed! Alex 💚
@@dreamsofgreen if are ever out at Tabulam . im exactly 3 klm down Plains station rd from Bruxner hwy.
I dont live there I camp in the shed on the week-end .
You are welcome to have a look at my projects
Thank you so much, I would absolutely love that. We love heading out your way every now and then checking out the beautiful countryside
Sometimes people stare at me collecting seeds wherever I go. I hope they do well. Thanks for sharing Alex
Haha! Too funny. Yes I get the same but then end up explaining what I’m doing and having a conversation about how amazing the tree is and why I’m growing it. The enthusiasm seems to outweigh my embarrassment 😆
Two points. First, don’t forget Kurrajong and Silky Oak, both make beautiful soil. Second, I’m reminded of a story about a College at Oxford, the Chancellor was moaning that they had found deathwatch beetle in the roof beams of the main building and there was no timber available to replace them. The maintenance man said “oh, don’t worry, they planted trees to replace the beams when it was built, they are on our holding across the river” they had been planted 400 years before! Plant some Iron Bark!
A wonderful story with such simple wisdom! And yes, the silky oaks will be for another video! A beautiful, hardy tree 💚
Hello from Grafton 👋
There is also Lophostemon suaveolens which is a relative that grows in your area too!🌳
Oh I love Grafton! Thank you so much! I’ll check it out. Alex 💚🌿
Haven't watched your video yet (but already like it :) ). I discovered your channel yesterday and literally watched every video. Watching your videos is a joy and I hope your channel grows steadily, just like your trees!
Wow, that means the world to me. Thanks so much for your beautiful comment! I hope you get to grow lots of trees too - it’s so rewarding isn’t it? My best wishes, Alex 🌿💚🪴
I’ve killed brushbox by planting in areas that were too soggy. They like it wet and next to a running stream but not soggy/swampy. Swamp mahogany and forest red gums have handled soil with low oxygen much better. They have grown on the upper slope dry spots but the hardy gums like tallowood have done better. My guess is koalas will give them a nibble if there’s some fresh growth but they aren’t that tasty much like the wallabies do. Leaves are probably a bit to fluffy to bother eating much. Seems to be attractive to wallabies about the same level as a flooded gum which is significantly more than some other eucs I’ve planted but less than the swamp mahogany and forest red which are supposed to be key koala trees around here. I like brush box for screening neighbours or removing light from the edge of the forest as it’s bushy compared to gums.
Great to know about your experience. Yes my swamp mahogany and forest red gums are all thriving in the heavy clay but so is the brush box! Maybe as it’s on a slight slope? And yes I love the denser canopy. Great tip for shading light at the edge of a forest and as a screen. Alex 🌿
I planted several of those at my place at Tabulam, but they all died .
I have planted thousands of trees on my farm . mostly koala trees and shrubs for the birds
This is wonderful you have planted so many trees! And I think I got my original brush box seeds from a tree in tabulam actually! hmm.. such a shame they all died, I wonder why? I guess it’s just a case of experimenting what works for your property. How old are your koala trees now? Must be so rewarding to watch your property transform as the trees grow. Alex 💚🌿
@@dreamsofgreen some ironbarks are 12 years old. tallow wood are 2 years old. you can see them in my videos
Just subscribed. What a beautiful farm! 💚
@@dreamsofgreen Would you be open to trade some trees Alex. .I have 100 river oks here growing well and ready to plant out as soon as it rains. Swap 10 or so for some trees you have
Yes actually I could do with some of those! You can email me at alex@dreamsofgreen.com.au 💚🌿
Hello, great work! Wondering why you have not included citrus in your food forest.
Thanks so much Kate! Our back slope was super steep and harder to access so I planted it with long term timber and rainforest species. However our front slope is easy to access and not quite as steep and I’ve included a mix of fruit, nuts, timber and support trees. The main citrus I have are bush lemons and Japanese yuzu - just because I had access to lots of seed! I’ve propagated lots more types of citrus since so I’m looking forward to adding more citrus varieties. This link takes you to a quick food forest tour: ua-cam.com/video/sqLPF1zsxUo/v-deo.html&si=WqE7Mzk4U-0i8m9J
Hope this helps! Alex 🍋🌿
Strange my brush box seeds look very different
What time of year do the seeds appear?
You can start looking for mature pods from now through summer. Even if you find older pods with some of the tiny seeds still inside, you should be able to still germinate them as the seeds stay viable for a few years. I think the main thing is trying to get them just before they open but not too green. I always keep paper bags in the car just in case! 😊🌿
@@dreamsofgreen awesome thanks! I’ll go check my tree out 😃
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